DJI Mini 3 Pro - 1 YEAR LATER REVIEW - SHOULD YOU BUY IT? ( My Experience )

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[@DMProductions]

WOW 1 Year with the DJI Mini 3 Pro ! Time has gone so fast! What do you think of this drone? Get my DJI Luts and CHEAT SHEETS here - dmprovisuals.com

[@charlesdove1345]

Love em

[@bertmast9968]

I also bought this DJI drone and I am really satisfied with it. I took it with mee on our holiday vacation for several weeks now in Europe. And I am using it almost every day. And its really fun to work with this drone. So many features. And its my first drone; so I am a beginner! But learning a lot from your videos,. Thanks for that!

[@Thrashaero]

'your flying into this other town to deliver drugs to that prison, and it's really windy, then this might struggle to get back to you' 😆

[@ttoilletrebuh]

I just updated my mini to and A2s to the mini 3 pro and m3pro

[@scotsdronecowboy]

Did you obtain an EASA flyer ID for Europe? I got mine last week, along with an operator ID, but seems confusing as to if these are required? 🤔

[@MaunoKoivistoOfficial]

As a professional drug runner, I appreciate this review.

[@Maulinator69]

😏🤣

[@leighsayers2628]

Hahaha 😂😂

[@user-dg6uh6qt7r]

FBI : 👁️🫦👁️

[@nobody617]

My typhoon h will only carry 24 pounds of the good stuff. 😭

[@t1hunna73]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@grantgreenwood522]

I have just purchased my mini 3 pro to go with my 18 month old air 2s and I can honestly say that I haven't flown my air 2s since buying the mini 3 pro, I love it, not had it out in strong winds as that's what my air 2s is for. Im impressed with the battery life and the range is enough for me as im not interested in flying miles out..... So far, I love it. 👍

[@fromdrone5676]

I recently sold a Mavic air and after much thought between the air2s and the mini3 pro I chose the mini3 pro. Mainly because of the regulations, I'm currently testing myself, night shots or filming are impressive. After buying the FMC kit, I just bought 2 more batteries, because after yesterday's test I got 21 minutes. so i think 5 batteries after 20 min will be ok. It is really quiet, but this can also be a disadvantage, because I could locate the Mavic air faster in the sky - hearing it 😃.

[@bootson_au]

Really appreciate the 1yr review! I've been getting into my hiking a fair bit, started my channel and have slowly been building up my equipment. I have been eyeing the mini pro 3 for a month now. Everytime I come across some stunning places and there is only so much I can capture on my Go Pro and phone camera. This seems like a good choice. Thanks again!

[@RonaldBrown59]

I've had the drone since it was released, and it's the best Mini drone I have ever owned. It's my travel drone, it goes everywhere with me. Great video, and thanks for sharing.

[@FrostedNut]

Absolutely excellent review. The DJI rc is an absolute game changer and I find myself flying more often because of it.

[@sheylynnemiller7127]

I completely agree with you. The mini 3 pro is my first drone so I don’t have anything to compare it to but I absolutely love it. The camera quality and features are great and the size can’t be beat. It’s so easy to fly discreetly and easy to carry around. I fly it almost daily just to practice. It’s so fun.

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

You made a great choice then. Most for your money, and I own almost every dji, and the avata and FPV too. FPV is my personal fave. you got the smart remote?

[@yuanshanjia7748]

I crashed mine after 2 weeks

[@gurugamer8632]

@@yuanshanjia7748how?

[@nonotmyrouter7272]

@@My_Alchemical_Romanceyou’re lucky man! I used to have a phantom 3 professional ver I think back then it was a couple thousand. I just picked up a mini 3 pro fly more kit to get back into drone videography. Since then I’ve taken up cars as a hobby (another expensive one lmao). I got the drone to film the cars at events I go to. But I agree with you FPV is something else!!! Used to have an FPV racing drone that cost a decent amount to build. Really impressed with DJI for their camera quality yet affordability on their FPV. Hope you enjoy it sounds like a blast!

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

@@nonotmyrouter7272 yes i absolutely agree with you, its definitely for a certain market, those who have yet to master the black magic involved with setting up FPV for the very first time, but they really hit it out of the park with their FPV, ive flown the avata for a while too, and i still prefer the FPV unit due to its power and camera, I love mine!

[@andrewboy3159]

My first drone and love it! Easy to fly and travel with. Flown in all conditions, light rain, snow, 45mph winds, night, etc and it’s always made it back safely! Takes amazing footage! Love it! I’d recommend it any day!

[@wadeglotfelty4022]

45 mph winds??? I get nervous and won't fly over 25mph

[@andrewboy3159]

@@wadeglotfelty4022 yup, literally flying at 30 degree angle just to hover! Was flying over some cliffs and that was the UAV weather report. Having to use sport mode to get it back, but got the shot 👌🏻

[@jonathanmendezrojas]

45 mph Winds?

[@andrewboy3159]

Yeah fly out into the wind and back with the wind. Chews battery and difficult to land, but still did an impressive job in sport mode.

[@MrRuhi2]

I was just saying the same thing. Time flies when you're having fun! I received mine May 11th of last year! Still loving it!

[@Totustuus2022]

This is the best travelling drone by a mile!! I have been to so many countries with it and the authorities don’t even look at it! The pics and videos are superb for holiday memories and yes, i never fly it more than 100 to 200 mts from me. Just to get the shor, the panoramic, etc and never had any issue with the wind whatsoever. If you only need family memories, do not consider any other more expendive drone. I am even selling my Macic 3 Classic, i have not used as much as I though I will be. Great review!

[@ritzgsh]

Appreciate the way you invest your time in explaining things to your viewers. Keep up the good work!

[@DMProductions]

Thank you 🙏

[@lifeon2wheels86]

Im glad i stumbles on this video. been looking into buying a drone but did not know which one. I really like this mini 3 and you just convinced me on getting it.

[@derplc]

I had been promising myself a drone for several years, when a deal for a used Mavic 2 pro fell through, I bought a mini 3 pro. I absolutely love it, from functions to great quality images and video, I'm flying it as much as possible and learning fast with the help of many like DMP.

[@stevecoulthard8060]

With reference to the point made about wind resistance, bear in mind if you're only shooting photos the Mini 3 Pro will get you almost identical results to more expensive heavier drones. In strong winds gimbal shake does not affect photos. Same applies to the Mini 2.

[@dereksmith9448]

Excellent video I agree 100% thank you for all the mini 3 pro videos this last year

[@charlesdove1345]

Thank you too

[@viktorgyory3826]

my first DJI drone wasPhantom 3 pro which was too big and noisy so later changed to Mavic pro which was quite revolutionary high tech and compact for that time ,later the first mini and air series versions interested me due their size but all were quite limited in hardware and features, as soon as mini 3 pro was introduced i knew this is the perfect drone for me due the small size with most of the biger drones features....

[@DoAnythingNew]

Thank you so much for sharing so much of your knowledge with us. I’m so grateful for the cheat sheets!

[@DMProductions]

I appreciate that and thanks for the support buying the cheat sheets ! 🤜

[@dimondcrafts1]

100% Agreed! Love this device! Even after using Mavic 3 Pro on the daily basis still getting drawn by Mini’s compact size light weight ease of travel and footage quality of course. In my camera bag 90% of the time.

[@barrywilliams3383]

Thanks for your overview. Very informative. I was overwhelmed with the selections available and you review made selection a bit easy.

[@theoutsider6191]

Couple of questions on the active track function: 1. When you are tracking yourself in the car, where do you have the controller? 3rd person using the controller, or simply sitting on the parcel shelf or passenger seat? 2. Does active track simply stay at a fixed altitude or does it "follow" decent / accent if you are going up or downhill as well? Reason I'm asking is cause I'm thinking about how to use this to film myself skiing off piste, either active track or with waypoints to program a flight path, then putting the controller in my backpack and skiing towards the drone on it's programmed route, or at a fixed point hover (which may be the safer option).

[@SERB98]

Speak of indestructible. A few Months ago I committed a Drone Drowning using a DJI Mini 3 Pro. I was riding in Cuiteco Mexico, a very remote town in the state of Chihuahua in the Copper Canyon when, while trying to have it follow me past a rock overhang it disappeared from the controller screen. I searched for over 20 minutes in an area only about 40 yards by 10 yards without success. Finally, I decided to include the river, another 10 yards from the road, in my search. There I found it, under about 3 inches of water. more than 20 minutes, completely submerged. Took out the battery and SD card, put Mini in a zip lock with desiccant (after emptying the water) and left it in the saddlebags for 3 days. At that point I took it out, replaced the broken propellers and tested it. Everything worked great until I ran it face first into an adobe wall (across the river from Urique) at a fairly high speed. It bounced off the wall, flew straight down, bounced off the ground, smashed into the wall again and finally passed out. I picked up all the pieces, went back to the Hotel in Urique (depressed) and began the repair process. The housing in front had separated, the propellers had snapped, the gimbal on one side was hanging loose and the gimbal bracket was partially cracked. I had some wire, a leatherman and some Mexican super glue. The gimbal bracket I glued, the propellers I replaced, the housing I snapped back into place(ish) and the separated side of the gimbal (with the help of the thin wire) I got back into the rubber cup-like piece. (The plastic tabs held it in place). After some adjustments of the gimbal placement in the rubber cup, it worked again. (about 97%). If I didn't experience it I would not believe that this Drone would fly again after these two destructive occurrences. I'm not telling DJI or they'll never sell me another Drone.

[@michaelblack8265]

I had the mini 2 first and then upgraded to the mini 3 pro and I love it. It has all the functionality of a much more expensive drone - it’s the best for travel and videography on the market today that I feel. The other negative is when landing with obstacle avoidance on - it keeps trying to avoid landing so it’s best to turn it off as you land or use RTH to avoid this problem

[@BU683AR]

Eh? Just extend your right arm and hold down the joystick even if sensors are on.

[@los_kiros]

Love your channel so much, a lot of good information and independent opinion!

[@agataWKW]

I have this drone since Christmas ‘22 and I love it. It’s my first drone and I bought it especially to learn how to fly a drone, as I was really bad with joysticks 😅 (not a gamer 😏). But as you said, it’s so light and portable, that I take it with EVERYWHERE so I practice a lot 😊 and I’m way better now. My camera and lenses are heavy enough, so having a light weight drone is a blessing. However, as you said, even though the specs say one thing about wind, I had to give up a few times already due to the wind. Overall, I love it and will use it, even if I buy something more sturdy and more professional in the future. It’s simply easier to travel with. PS I love your LUTs. The cine ones are amazing and I finally started to use cine profile ❤

[@TheDukesOfDerbyshire]

Hi mate, I always enjoy your videos, they are really well made and you speak so well and confidently. I've had my Mini 3 Pro 9 months now and its still going strong. Although it is a LOT dirtier than yours. I use mine in fields and countryside to film myself metal detecting. Its been stuck in tree's and crashed numerous times, but as you say its very durable and strong. Only ever had to replace damaged props. Not ditched it in a lake yet either haha. Keep up the really great work

[@DMProductions]

Haha sounds like you’re having a great time with that drone !

[@MrBtoner]

I just bought this drone yesterday and I appreciate your advice. Well done........!

[@mikewillder2337]

I’ve been travelling the world for the last year and I’ve taken the Mini 3 Pro everywhere. There’s so many around now. I love it. The wind issue isn’t big for me, I got a bigger battery for it (yes over 249g now), but that does stabilise it a little bit in the wind. There’s more issues with my editing than the drone, but that comes with practice and time :). Thanks for the videos!

[@DMProductions]

sure does! Keep practicing and it'll become second nature

[@775summit2]

I've had this drone since December. And we are constantly finding new ways to use it. very happy with the many 3 pro.

[@RomaRapoport]

Im a beginner, got this drone couple of months ago, loving it

[@DMProductions]

fab!

[@robertthomson1286]

I have had mine for a couple of weeks now. This review expresses my experience precisely. With an Inspire 2, a Phantom 4, and a Mavic 2Pro

[@BikerMomRideouts]

Excellent 1 year review! Loved the info and your humour... Great job. Thank you👏👏👏

[@DMProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@M2008tw]

I have also had the DJI mini 3 pro for a year now. I noticed the way your controller was in the little bag with no nops. I have a little hack - I never take the nops off, if you turn it over there is plenty of room for them to stay on because there is a small opening in the compartment for the battery. 😊

[@davidarmstrong5843]

You nailed it in the video. So many positives. Only negative for me, as you say is get to the ideal location only for it to be blown about by the wind. Took this to Iceland and the Lake District recently and not disappointed at all with the footage I returned with. Always keep it close in line of sight and only 1 crash in to an unseen branch to date and it recovered despite one prop being submerged. Greatly review.

[@DMProductions]

Thank you David 👌

[@paulyates4093]

Brilliant info as usual the camera is brilliant on this drone I just wish it was better in wind like you said

[@Janskatesnyc]

Just ordered mine yesterday! Thank you for the info!

[@Journeyofnow_]

You are simply the best DJI Mini 3 reviewer. I have had every mini. Everything you said is EXACTLY spot on! Not one item I disagree with!

[@DMProductions]

Thank you 🙏

[@hvee4]

I held off for a year and then took advantage of dji’s sale of the mini 3, I really enjoyed it but I couldn’t get the thought of a pro out of my head and within a month I had bought one and while I have only flown it a few times due to injury I absolutely love it, I know what you mean about wind and I have an air 2s or Mavic Air 2 fir that but this is really a great travel drone, I can’t wait to try it out much more, k loved the mini 3 but it just wasn’t enough and now I’ve sold it on 👍🏻

[@Esotericvaultofgems]

Thanks you helped a lot , I am going to get the dji mini 3 pro then when I get more advanced, I will level up to the mavic 3

[@TheTacticalLlama]

I just bought this drone and I have crashed it 3 times. I am learning but it has not had a single issue after the crashes. Great video and I can’t wait until I am good enough to get great shots and upgrade my drone.

[@pjcarter8230]

Hi, I've been drone flying for several years now but only recently purchased a Mini 3 Pro. I have been very pleased with it but I agree with the problems in wind. Never had a problem with the lack of side sensors but then when I started flying there were no sensors! Very helpful review, it wouldn't have changed my decision to purchase but would have been helpful. Thanks

[@richardtodd3357]

Your you tube is my go to. I'm 61 have the 3 pro. We sent her up over the cliffs mullaghmore donegal bay and got a completely different view. The North Atlantic looking back. Too windy to follow the 4 basking sharks the following day. We love it on our camper van ventures

[@DMProductions]

ah sounds perfect !

[@the_bloke_that_cuts_the_grass]

Thanks for this review and the links. I’ve been sitting on the fence for 12 months before taking the plunge. I managed to sell my Mini 2 and some other stuff to get the money together. I managed to get the Mini 3 pro just as their sale was ending so literally it should be here later this week🤞 ND filters ordered from your link👍

[@kovapor]

Thank you for this great video. I have a mavic pro and I want to upgrade. This video was a huge help to choose the right one. I think it's a good advantage that it is small and you can carry it everywhere. Also a good point for what you mentioned is that everybody will not watch you as a murder that you have a drone...😮! Thanks for this great video.

[@dmac8207]

Absolutely love this drone as my first. I've had it since March and haven't even come close to maxing out the capabilities. However, I live on the coast and there are more annoyingly windy days than not. This is a problem because I love doing hyperlapses and it really shows the instability. Overall though a great drone. Top notch review and the points you made about the RC controller and batteries are 1000% valid! Cheers

[@DMProductions]

Thank you ! Yes I’m with you, I love doing hyper lapses too and that’s one of the downsides when it’s windy with this drone for sure

[@myphotos]

Seagulls are a knightmare on the coast too ,many close calls

[@Joe-wk9ow]

@@myphotos ever try an owl skin on the back of the drone? I know owl's scare off pigeons so I wonder if it will do the same to gulls.

[@68Warpigs]

Simple really, we fancied buying a drone, I looked for a decent go-to channel for information and found this one. Your info was easy to understand I gained a lot of knowledge from it and bought the Mini 3 Pro on your recommendation. I have a reasonable understanding of photography, not an expert by any means but I'm absolutely ure it's going to add another dimension to what I do and will be taking it on holidy this year so will have a good play with it then. Thanks very much Darren, personallty I couldn't be more pleased. Purchased the cheat sheets they're very useful too, keep up the great work you do here.

[@DMProductions]

Thank you a lot I really appreciate it 👍

[@don-xl]

@DM Productions Great review. Still going to get one. 👍🏾 Thanks, Darren

[@SkyTouch08]

Appreciate the review brother, thinking about getting the mini 3 pro

[@Twobarpsi]

Great points! Can't beat its size or picture quality!

[@starshipwonaprize-dronevideos]

I''m loving mine (30 vids) but I still feel cautious flying and knowing its limitations. Being down the road in Preston, I need half an hour at your side for a confidence builder!

[@lucienhikingdroneflying2543]

been using the mini 3 pro since july last year. often take it with me on walks or in places where I don't want to stand out. what i miss is the way point option. they should install it in the update. really don't regret buying this one 😁 along with the Mavic 3 and Avata

[@bobbyjones2293]

Gave my son my avata, bought a classic 3 realize it’s to big and to expensive. I just wanna have fun and see awesome picture. I don’t really fly in high winds bc any aircraft is gonna become more difficult or lose battery. But I loved the avata motion control, just pure fun. So on the fun side, how do you feel between mini 3 pro and mavic 3? I bought classic night view is awesome but I’m no photographer

[@happytimes4421]

Brilliant video. Very informative. Subscribed!

[@DMProductions]

Awesome, thank you!

[@FishingwithFro]

I liked the video. Very cool and Ive had mine for 8 months. the standard controller charges your phone when you plug it in, its never a problem to have low charge.

[@user-gs5do7xt9y]

Agree 100%. Buying mini 3 pro as my first done is just a perfect decision. I am happy flying it everyday on my trips. It does struggle flying against winds so I am already considering buying the next gen mavic after I "crash" my mini 3 pro🤪

[@DMProductions]

You have the drone bug ! Haha yes get the mavic !

[@PrisonersNoLongerAccepted]

My Mini 3 Pro arrived a few days ago, and I am impressed to say the least. Before this I only had budget drones such as the Ruko F11 Gim2. These budget drones are aimed at beginners, what a load of tosh. I was questioning my flying and certain types of landing abilities... but a quality drone like the Mini 3 Pro, has shown just how bad these budget drones are and my flying wasn't so bad after all 👍

[@loudora]

Great shots of Antalya, Turkey by the way. One of the best places to take drone shots in the world.

[@TheWanderingAccountant]

I have it and I love it. I actually need to use it more. Hopefully with this summer coming I’ll be able to do that!

[@DMProductions]

Yes you do!

[@stuartdrewett]

The only issue I have found is signal loss sometimes I can fly it 700+ m away other times it will only fly 400 in the same spot and lose signal but there could be a number of factors which cause this .but the return to home if loses signal is amazing and works perfectly just make sure you set the height correctly.on one occasion I was flying over a lake about 500 m away and it lost signal and my heart was racing and i was panicking thought I was going to lose it, next minute it was hovering above me coming into land.. just make sure you set return to home feature to the remote control.. for a beginner drone it is excellent would highly recommend.

[@outdoorsdan]

Amazing bit of kit. M3P is my 1st drone and it’s come to turkey and various Uk places. Got loads of content but I’m still not great at enhancing the footage

[@mp3032]

I'm going to update to the mini 3 pro, I still enjoy mini 2 love your input thanks again 👍

[@Cool_For_Cats_with_Karlo]

Thank you for a great, clear and unbiased review which has helped me decide. Your channel is really good 👍 Best wishes 😃

[@DMProductions]

Thanks i appreciate it

[@Martinnkirby]

Had Min3 pro for last 12 months. Had a motor issue but had fantastic service from DJI. They replaced with brand new latest model no questions asked in 7 days. Superb service. Drone is great

[@Gravlax]

May i know where you bought it? If i order in amazon, will I get warranty? Thanks

[@luca13018]

same

[@socialghost4400]

Good video, thank you for the recommendations

[@34Media]

great comments Darren, im looking forward to buying some goggles now to try as i think will be super fun when out scoping for landscape photo shoots . The only downside i've had since its been out is when editing in prem pro on macbook pro the computer struggles with the files. all my other video canon is fine all 4k but dji it bogs straight down so you need a very expensive computer to let you edit easy. other then that its the perfect drone

[@brian7446]

I had my Mini 3 pro for 5 days before I smacked it into a rock and lost it in the pacific ocean (Side impact as I was circling around another rock formation, so I really feel that no side sensor low point). As this was my first drone I got the insurance, so have another one on the way after a small fee. Up to the point I lost it I was getting great footage even in relatively windy conditions. Well, what I considered good :).

[@kennychanth8404]

thanks for the review, awesome as always.

[@DMProductions]

thank you !

[@thewarinside]

It’s the best all around drone in my opinion. The stealth of the Mini 3 Pro is unmatched people don’t even know it’s there when I fly at points of interests. It’s funny too.

[@TuruiuruiView]

Just got my DJI mini 3 pro last week..this is so informative..thank you..from now on,I'm trying to make my own video using this drone.

[@DMProductions]

Awesome I’m glad you found it helpful 😊😊 go for it !

[@SteveLacante]

I have the mini 3 pro and agrees completely with your video. Please keep up these interesting video’s 👍

[@DMProductions]

Thank you 😊

[@DanielBerke]

It's my first drone so I don't have much to compare it with (besides the Avata I got recently), but it's definitely been great these past 11 months.

[@katalystlove5740]

Right on. Thank you. Great review. 👍

[@DMProductions]

Thank you

[@fuglbird]

Good advice, thank you!

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Bought this on your recommendation and love it, I'm a mountain biker/bikepacker so it works great as I can just carry it in my rear pocket. Love it. Biggest issue is sun on the screen, it's hard to see what's going on in sunlight. I'm still learning when it comes to flying it. Finally realised I can use the map to get the drone back, haha, I used to try and find myself on the screen then panic haha, I know. I've not had any issues with wind yet. Yes side sensors would be great but so long as you bare it in mind it's fine. For me the game changer is the size and weight, it out ways any other issues. I just took mine to Australia, no issues. Yes the fixed aperture is a pain, but I have ND filters now so all's good. I imagine the Mini4 will fix that. Thanks for all the tips and insight. G

[@timschooler]

Great update on what appears to be a fantastic little Drone! I have wavered between the Mini 3 Pro and the Air 2S, Curious though why you would not recommend the Air 2S today?

[@RichDoes..]

saw the potential for an amazing sunset headed to Anchorsholme Lidl. Clouds clearing horizon as sun was about to set, wanted to get my mini 2 over the water but the 30 mph onshore wind made it impossible to move forward, however the magical gimbal took some amazingly steady shots!

[@sudburydrone466]

👍👍✌️That little guy really bobs around in the wind. That’s the one thing that keeps me from getting one. Will stick with my Mavic 2 pro for now.

[@Joe-wk9ow]

I would definitely say the wind resistance is misleading if you want a stable shot in 20MPH wind gusts and up. Granted the drone will still fly fine. It's when you need to get close to a subject is when you will notice the shaking. I do roof inspections and I need to get within 5-8 feet of the roof on some shots. granite that I don't need to do video but it is hard to get the photos that you need of that area and you will more than likely need more than one photo. Also when it is windy you do not want to get close to an object as the wind may push the drone into it.

[@ExHanseat]

RC-N1 is charging your connected phone, if phones battery is low, so this point doesn't really count. Also just switch to Flight Mode to prevent disturbance on your phone by incomming calls or messages. 😜

[@carlupthegrove262]

Great info ...thanks

[@ManBearJordan]

great video for beginners like me who are thinking of buying one. Thank you.

[@glenwoodfin]

Perfect review!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks very much for a great relaxed video. Can I just ask if ok, if one motor goes does it still fly and is there are limit for wind. It looks like it’s blowing about a bit but the image is stable so is there some image stability processing going on? Many thanks and any hifi advice fire away….

[@4runner_litty]

1 year owner here. Still the best channel for this drone & best drone out there. Super fast & quit drone and DJI still sends firmware updates. Must buy drone.

[@DMProductions]

Thank you 😊

[@newamericatowguy3633]

My son and I have the mini 3 PRO and the Air 2S. If the winds are higher than 20mph I won't allow us to fly. We've had no signal issues with the mini 3 and it really is a phenomenal little aircraft! Thank you for your content! Another great video as always brother!!!

[@DMProductions]

Thank you bro appreciate it

[@newamericatowguy3633]

@@DMProductions You're welcome! Keep up the good work!

[@ALTN8NRG]

The Mini 3 Pro is a beast of a drone. It's everything that I wanted in a travel friendly drone.

[@dronefather2023]

Nice review buddy I’m still happy with my mini 2 at the minute but 1 day will upgrade 👍

[@DMProductions]

Thank you the mini 2 is still a classic drone !

[@mustanghuey89]

I had it for a minute! Right out of the box the gimble wouldn't center, then i live in Charleston South Carolina and its hot here. I had over heating issue right out of the gate, while it was flying so i sent it back. I was a little disappointed i did like the drone but not good in the hot heat. So its the air 2s for me.

[@wallygargett1180]

Don’t you dare pick on my mini 3 pro. My little baby. Lol. I agree with all you say about it and again thank you for the cheat sheets. Great info to have with me at all times. If I make a mistake I just say to myself, you should have checked the cheat sheet. Their great to have in my bag at all times. Thank you again for keeping me right Darren. Your never wrong ❤

[@DMProductions]

Haha mate thank you and for being so loyal to the channel 😊

[@joseortiz-sr4jl]

I’m getting this drone soon, I already purchased the fly more kit. Thanks for this review..

[@DMProductions]

perfect !

[@eniamreg54]

Bought mine used love it. Had a holy stone that goes berserk and crushed when I paired the app on my phone. Your right get the rc controller it is definitely worth it.

[@EthanMcAlpin]

ND filter being a must is potentially the best tip in this video. Cheers!

[@DMProductions]

Totally agree!

[@Into_The_Mystery_13]

He's so goooooood I'm ordering it now!

[@MrSango123]

i love watching your vids but one thing i would really like dji to do is to copy hubsan mini pro and give voice warnings when the battery is getting low and automatically returns to home if course you can switch return to home off if you are close but i found it to be a very useful feature especially when you are out filming with the drone you become really engrossed what you are filming its nice to have a voice prompt reminder it makes for a more relaxed experience your thoughts

[@bobmarkee6859]

Main issue with my Mini 3 Pro is the focus problems when in "AF" mode. My Mini 3 has not such problem and has a better and sharper picture. And when you install the heavier "plus" battery, the drone handles much better in the wind.

[@DMProductions]

A good tip would be get into a habit of tapping on the screen when beginning flying and then focusing issues shouldn’t happen

[@Carlos-wz7vm]

Thank you for the tip on the plus battery, I may get it for those windy occasions

[@Abdi_Mohamed_]

This is my first drone EVER and i must say it is a fantastic piece of filming and photography gear with all of the points you made out HOWEVER The drone is really does not like windy conditions, so all these very high mountains you may fly off from or just want to capture tall skyscrapers my DJI Mini3 Pro almost always through a warning to say high wind which makes me panic each time LOL

[@WaterfallWhispering]

100% agree! Great 1st drone, maybe the perfect 1st drone for anyone! I just started making vids and I will say it’s more durable than you think! One downside you didn’t mention is flying without GPS or low HgPS signal….it will drift really bad and not hover correctly, it may also limits you altitude which for me sux as I am in canyons with waterfalls..but in most scenarios this thing is so good!

[@Carlos-wz7vm]

I've experienced that while in the Peruvian Andes. I believe I took off before it synced with at least 12 satellites, plus it was nighttime.

[@WaterfallWhispering]

@@Carlos-wz7vm mine just crashed yesterday in a remote no trail area…just flew backwards into a tree for no good reason as soon as it took off

[@blockybalboa1793]

Got my Mini 3pro just over a month ago, still getting to grips with it and had 2 small accidents based on RTH where it didn't return to where it took off from and went straight onto a fence then flipped and again corner of bench then flipped, probably easier just flying back by myself. I bought it for Turkey next year on boat trips where the view although amazing will look better from the air

[@photosbywalt7124]

Great content.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Good video, good review. Obstacles... Use the brain, check the area up before flying. One tiny branch might down the drone. One obstacle is when the down link is lost, You don't see how/where the drone is flying. Having branches of the trees around and above... RTH climbing will not work.... Learn to fly, then dig down into the camera. Changing camera occupies the brain at the cost of less well done flying in the beginning. For learning drone flying the Mini 3 PRO is excellent. Just got the first PLUS battery giving more time in the air. Yes, I have an A1/A3 and A2 certificate covering the C1 class needed.

[@andyvondeluxe6851]

I've had mine since the beginning of the year and speaking as a novice, love it. However, there have been two occasions when I've flown it in what l considered little to no wind and it has flown really erratically. Almost like it had a mind of its own and flying off to a distant land! I found it difficult to control to get it back and land. All of which I've found a bit disconcerting. I have DJI Care Refresh, which l think is a must, if you can afford the extra. Overall though, I'm really happy with it.

[@DMProductions]

Yes good choice getting the dji refresh I should of added that in! Very good point

[@bradhaines3142]

also dont forget winds can be a lot different around 15 feet up, so on the ground may not be the same as up higher